DWI

There are several circumstances in which a Minnesota police officer might ask you to submit to a test that detects alcohol on your breath or determines the blood alcohol content (BAC) level in your bloodstream. Such requests often occur during a traffic stop or after...

In Minnesota, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can lead to penalties such as fines, surcharges, license suspensions and even a prison sentence. But under certain circumstances, you can also lose your car as part of the punishment. When does this administrative...

Now that we've reached the mid-point of summer, people will start navigating the cascade of holidays that line the year's second half. Drivers must account for traffic dangers surrounding Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. While drunk driving occurs...

Minnesota has severe punishments waiting in store for anyone charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). On top of fines and jail time, convicted drivers also face potential license suspensions – even if they’ve just been convicted of their first DWI offense. But...

It could have happened to anyone. You are pulling out of a crowded parking lot after a dinner out and dent another car’s bumper. You enjoyed an alcoholic drink or two while eating dinner, and now the other vehicle's owner has called the police and accused you of drunk...

If you are arrested in Minnesota and charged with drunk driving, you may or may not be able to mitigate your circumstances and resolve your case without a conviction. Often, your chances of achieving a positive outcome in court are greater if the charge is for a first...

A 40-year-old man is preparing for criminal proceedings after being taken to police custody in Minnesota on a recent Monday. He was driving a vehicle involved in a single-car crash, and there were several occupants in his car at the time. The incident resulted in a...

It is not uncommon for a Minnesota police officer to ask a driver to exit a vehicle if he or she suspects the person of intoxication. The officer might also ask a driver to take a horizontal gaze nystagmus test, which is a specialized eye test used to determine if...

When you are facing drunk driving charges in Minnesota, many things are on the line. Your financial well-being, your personal freedom and your future opportunities are all at stake, and you will benefit from taking your situation seriously. Even if it is your first...

A recent Thursday morning included a former Hennepin, Minnesota commissioner being held in a county jail. The 61-year-old man was arrested the night before. He is now facing several charges for suspected DWI, as well as repercussions for allegedly refusing a...